Parents' Corner | December 22, 2019
Dear Parents,
Do you think it was just by chance that Caesar Augustus called for a census? Did it just so happen that Mary and Joseph were traveling to Bethlehem—the very place the Messiah was prophesied to be born? (Micah 5:2) God is in control of all things, which He showed by using a pagan emperor to bring about His plan.
After Jesus was born, Mary laid Him in a manger. A king in a manger! It was so unlikely. But Jesus was no ordinary baby. He was God’s Son, sent in the most humble of positions, “not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many” (Matt. 20:28).
Imagine the shepherds’ surprise when an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared. The Bible says that they were terrified! But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David” (Luke 2:10-11).
What a relief! This angel had come to bring good news. First, he proclaimed a Savior. The people of Israel were well aware of their need for a Savior. They made sacrifices daily to atone for their sin. Finally, a Savior had come who would be the perfect sacrifice for sin, once and for all.
Jesus was also Messiah the Lord. The word Messiah means “anointed one,” especially a king. The Deliverer and Redeemer would be King over His people. And this was all happening in Bethlehem, the city of David—just as the prophet Micah said.
This is the best news ever! An army of angels appeared, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors” (Luke 2:14). The purpose of Jesus’ birth was twofold: to bring glory to God and to make peace between God and those who trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
God Bless,
David Feiser
Family Ministry Pastor
The Well Community Church
Family Starting Points
December 22, 2019
Scripture Memory: John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Big Picture Question:
Why was Jesus born? Jesus was born to rescue us.
Bible Story: Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20)
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
- Angels appeared to shepherds and told them the promised Messiah was born.
- The shepherds found Baby Jesus and told others about Him.
Family Discussion Starters:
- Who are some people we can tell the good news about Jesus?
- What are some things that can distract us from the true meaning of Christmas?
Family Activity:
- Talk about the day your kids were born or when an adoption was finalized. Who were the first people who came to visit? Talk about the joy of that day.
- Take it further: Purchase or donate gently used baby blankets, clothes, or toys to a pregnancy crisis center or women and children’s shelter. Include a Christmas card with the message: Jesus was born!
Next Week:
- Wise Men Visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-21)
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